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Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer TnBigBore #14112741 09/09/19
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Quak Campfire Regular Q Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 2,653 North Country	id go 7x57 personally. .284 bullets are easier to get in my area. I wouldn't hesitate to grab a nice gun in .257 though if it were available. GOD Bless America

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Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer TnBigBore #14112829 09/09/19
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rickt300 Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 13,366 Texas	Well I have had so much success with the 7x57 that I pick it. I have only shot one deer with the Roberts and all went well but I need another 20 or so kills to make sure.

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer JSTUART #14113940 09/09/19
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SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,944 NB / Canada	Originally Posted by JSTUART Originally Posted by TnBigBore I have a hard time choosing between the 7x57 and 257 Roberts for deer sized game. Have never really played around with the 6mm Remington but have always wanted to. What say you? Either will work fine, but did you know that Brno made the model 21 in 6.5x57...you will get years of fun trying to locate one. Think of the entertainment value! LOL ....... That's mean!

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer TnBigBore #14113960 09/09/19
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viking Campfire Ranger V Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,093 MonDak	Simple. The 257 Roberts.

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer Joe #14113976 09/09/19
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SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,944 NB / Canada	Originally Posted by Joe One can never surpass the classic 7x57. Yes they can!

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Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer Joe #14113990 09/09/19
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buttstock Campfire Regular B Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,420 Maine, ayuh.	Originally Posted by Joe One can never surpass the classic 7x57. Unless you use 7x57 Ackley improved version of it,. 28 or 40 degree shoulder. Then there is the 8x57... "Behavior accepted is behavior repeated." "Strive to be underestimated."

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer TnBigBore #14114176 09/09/19
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Jericho Campfire Outfitter J Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,963	I wanted a 9X57MM Mauser at one time, but got over it. Ammunition way to difficult to find.

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer TnBigBore #14114362 09/09/19
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trplem Campfire Regular T Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,081 NE WI	If were going longer, 280 rem. Staying oem, yep, original 7x57. Shorter, the 7-08 gets the nod. 6.5 CM is the choice when I'm pressing the easy button. The 8x57 isn't possibly in the running here. The kids in the room paying attention know why.

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer buttstock #14114897 09/10/19
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ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky	Originally Posted by buttstock Originally Posted by Joe One can never surpass the classic 7x57. Unless you use 7x57 Ackley improved version of it,. 28 or 40 degree shoulder. Perfection cannot be improved upon.... "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer ingwe #14115569 09/10/19
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JSTUART Campfire Ranger J Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s...	Originally Posted by ingwe Perfection cannot be improved upon.... I beg to differ. These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.

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Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer elkhunternm #14117216 09/11/19
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Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter O Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,102	Originally Posted by elkhunternm Originally Posted by 260Remguy Why go to the trouble and expense of building a .277x57 to get less performance than the common as dirt 270? Cause it's my money and I want to. My kinda guy ...

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer TnBigBore #14117387 09/11/19
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308ld Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,285 MA	I've had no problem with the 257 Roberts, near and far. 386 yards. About 45-50 yards Ed

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer TnBigBore #14117470 09/11/19
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Blacktail53 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,691 Southern Oregon	I didn’t take the time to read through all of the replies, but I’ll toss my hat in the ring. If I was going to run an offspring of the parent 7x57 case, it would be the 6.5x57. You can cover a LOT of bases with that one and keep recoil down, while having a world of bullet weight options...... BT53 "Where do they find young men like this?" Reporter Savidge, Iraq Elk, it's what's for dinner....

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer TnBigBore #14117505 09/11/19
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ruraldoc Campfire Tracker Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,943 south west alabama	Originally Posted by TnBigBore I have a hard time choosing between the 7x57 and 257 Roberts for deer sized game. Have never really played around with the 6mm Remington but have always wanted to. What say you? Just saw your question,and I have hunted with all three. The 7x57 with it's larger bullets will generally make bigger wound channels and be more likely to exit. This can make bigger blood trails which can be very important in game recovery in our neck of the woods. In the 257 Roberts,I like the 120 grain Partition,because it will generally exit,and seems to be more gun than any 6mm. In the 6mm,I figure that I might as well use speed to my advantage,and use 100 grain bullets pushed fast. The Hornady Superformance load with the 100 grain SST bullet is a very good one,I've seen it exit on big hogs shot broadside. My pick of them all would be the 7x57 with good 140 grain bullets in full power handloads. This gives you plenty of performance for anything we need to do here.

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer Jericho #14119050 09/11/19
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weagle Campfire Tracker W Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,336 Sandy Springs Georgia	Originally Posted by Jericho I wanted a 9X57MM Mauser at one time, but got over it. Ammunition way to difficult to find. Re: 9x57 I've been hunting with one the last couple of years. Ammo is not that hard to find and easy to form from 8x57 if need be. I'm shooting Remington 200 gr RNCL at about 2500 which is more than plenty for deer and pigs in GA. I could load up some premiums at near Whelen speeds for bigger game, or shoot 150gr remington PSP to make coyotes or armadillos come unglued. I also love the .257 roberts, but I think my favorite is 8x57 mainly because my favorite rifle is a Brno 22F chambered in 8x57. Last edited by weagle; 09/11/19.

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer TnBigBore #14119061 09/11/19
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Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,157 N.. Newaukum, Washington	6mm Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer TnBigBore #14119101 09/11/19
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roundoak Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 10,653 Badger State	7x57 as is. You're Welcome At My Fire Anytime

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer TnBigBore #14120725 09/12/19
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southtexas Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,823 Texas	Make mine the 257.

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer TnBigBore #14120826 09/12/19
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MedRiver Campfire Regular M Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 2,476 Montana	Another for the .257 but mine is an AI. Not necessarily in love with the AI but would probably do it again. Last edited by MedRiver; 09/12/19.

Re: Best of the 7x57 based cartridges for deer TnBigBore #14120872 09/12/19
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pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,262 Northern USA	i may own plenty center fire rifles including some Weatherby`s but my family will all be getting 257 Robert rifles from me. i wish more rifle manufactures still chambered the old reliable killer 257 Roberts,sure glad i own 5 - 257 Roberts. > and always lookin for more ,family is gettin bigger ! LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

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